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Definitely a cool, original build! I'm in!

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Got front end bolted together for the first time in about 9 years. I'll Have some more pics in a few days.
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Great job. The truck is looking pretty cool. I can't wait to see some future picture... Keep them coming!!!

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More pics all the parts are fitting together really well!!
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I had to trim a hole into the inner fender to fit the power steering pump. Made it just big enough to fit, I'm thinking I'll cut it bigger and make a cover on the inside
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Now I'm working on a frame cross member to hold the grill. It's just kind of in place now.
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I also figured out how big and where the rad is going. Looks like in front of rad support and will go down between frame rails. Then the inter cooler will go in front of that just behind the grill.

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It's coming together nicely.

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Thanks everyone. I'm glad you all like what I have done so far.

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So here is the front frame horns cut off ready for the cross member.Attachment 1353438
This is the cross member I made. It's 2X4 1/8" wall, then the grill will bolt on top of the lower part and bumper to the sides of that.
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Here is the grill bolted on. Still have to do some front end adjustments to fix the grill gap.
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I bolted on the visor so I can get a good look at it with all the parts on.
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Looks so sweet :metal:

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The mail man brought me some goodies today!!!!
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Made some brackets to mount the bumper. I wanted it tucked in a bit from stock and on the ground.
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Still have to put the splash apron on
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I like this shot
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Made a switch box for the air ride out of stainless steel.
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Also got the front clip body mounts made. I'm putting one on each side. Inside the fender.
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I'm soon going to start making my box. I have the front, a tailgate and the fenders, just making box sides and stake pockets. Can any of you guys give me the dimensions of the box sides. I know the box is 78" long and 50" wide. I need to know how tall the vertical sides are, how long the 45 degree angled part is, what the tube diameter is and top of fender to tube. Also dimensions of stake pockets
Thanks a bunch
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The bed height you should be able to find in here: GM Heritage Centre information pack

If you just want the heritage centre page, here it is.

The rest I'll let someone with the right year answer. My 46 has a different bed.

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Thanks so much 05snopro440. I found a few dimensions gets me closer.

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Cool Build!

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Got my battery box's made. The battery's are 7.5"X 12"X 7.5" and are 50lb each. The outside of the box's are 50", so I can bolt the box side's right to them and gives me 1/2" extra for battery's. The sheet metal is to protect from tire projectiles and is 1/8" thick.
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Well, we know those battery trays won't fall off. ;)

They look very robust, nice work!

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Nice work for sure! You'll want a stout battery box in case of a tire blow out. Keep up the great work!

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Go big or go home right.
Thanks guys. The whole truck is coming along just the way I wanted.
I pick up my air tanks, compressors and valves tomorrow. :bann:

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nice build
did you get the box side measurements you needed
if not let me know I have my 49 box in my garage
I can get what you need
jim

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Thanks Jim I did get what I needed. When I picked up my air compressors from "air assisted" today, they are working on a 1950 chev so I just measured it. :)

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What's your eta on the truck? You've got to be getting excited? :lol:

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ETA: From my original goal, I have a year and a half left to get it done. Everything is coming together much faster than I originally thought, but still lots to do. Yes so excited !!!!!

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Well I went to get my air goodies friday. They look so cool now I just have to mount them. They are Viair 480c compressors, 24" spun aluminum tanks (4gal) and Accuair VU4 valve
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Got tanks, compressors, and valves mounted. Just a bit more pluming and some wiring and then test.
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Got it all wired up today, then tested. Just one leek. The compressors are quite quiet up to 200psi, with 150psi in the front bags it lifts the truck 5.5" that should work. I can lift it up to that height without the compressors turning on too. Got all the wires and hoses close to where they will end up once I have the frame finished. The gauges will end up on the transmission hump in front of the shifter, once I have it built.
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Thought I would post the box side measurements I got, hope it will help someone.
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It looks really nice! Are those viair 280's?

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Thanks Dieselwrencher!! No they are Viair 480's 200psi

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Dang, that's sweet. I didn't see the post where you got them the other day for whatever reason. They definitely should be quick.

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Ya they are fast. Takes just over 1 min to fill my 8 gal from 165psi to 200 psi

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Badass!!!!

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Looks great

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Been a while had to do some house and daily driver repairs.
Got my box sides bent up. Started trimming for wheel clearance.
Chopped 3" off the bottom of the fender to get it to the height I'm going with.
It's all just clamped now I had to see what it would look like.
The rear is being bolted to my battery boxes and brackets off the frame for the front.
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That will look sweet! May rub the paint a bit. :lol:

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Sweet build. Saw you post in my thread so had to come check it out. Yours will run circles around my little 5cyl diesel haha!

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Last night I finally got the box side trimmed up for tire clearance. Then got it temporarily screwed to the truck. The white chalk line is where the outside of the fender is going to be.
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I picked up a goodie for my Dana 70 rear end, now I'll lay 4 lines of rubber when I do a burnout. But also help hook up when I want to go.
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Love the look of those fenders, makes it look like it is moving fast, while it standing still!